The ProNutro AfricanX Trailrun presented by New Balance, born in 2009, has become one of South Africa’s iconic Trail Races and the biggest Stage Trail Run in the country! From a modest 120 teams in 2009, the event has grown and is now capped at 250 teams! After spending the first 4 years based in Kleinmond, the ProNutro AfricanX moved to the historic Houw Hoek Inn in 2013! Offering the perfect location for the Race Village with the spectacular Overberg Mountains as a backdrop, runners enjoyed three days of fantastic running through some of the best terrain in the area while being spoilt with beautiful views and newly built trails! The Race Village at the Houw Hoek Inn proved hugely popular with the delicious food and warm atmosphere on offer, and we look forward to welcoming runners back in March 2014! Be a part of this unique experience and LET NATURE GIVE YOU A RUN FOR YOUR MONEY!

EVENT FAST FACTS

Date:

13-15 March 2015

Venue:

Houw Hoek Inn

Start Times:

Stage 1:

08h00

Stage 2:

08h00

Stage 3:

08h00

Pre-Entries Open:

07 April 2014

Pre-Entries Close:

28 February 2015

The 2015 ProNutro AfricanX presented by New Balance brings you three new exciting routes this year, with Stage 2 starting at Mount Rozier!

2015 – Stage 1

Stage 1 will see athletes head onto the trails for an exhilirating 34km with a 1100m elevation, starting and finishing at the Houw Hoek Inn.

2015 – Stage 2

Stage 2 brings about a new starting venue at Mount Rozier, athletes will be transported from the Houw Hoek Inn to the start via bus. The 34km route will finish at the Houw Hoek Inn with a 840m ascent.

2015 – Stage 3

Stage 3, the last and final day of the ProNutro AfricanX sets off from the Houw Hoek Inn for what promises to be 22km of spectacular racing. Day three see stye runners facing a 660m ascent.

COMPULSORY EQUIPMENT

Please note the below compulsory equipment to be carried at all times. Random checks will be done throughout the 3 days:

A space blanket per person

A windbreaker/rain jacket per person

A cell phone per team

A whistle per team

At least 1 litre of liquid per team

Emergency food such as energy bars, gels etc

WHERE DOES YOUR ENTRY FEE GO?:

The ProNutro AfricanX is designed to be much more than just a running race where you arrive, run and go home. The AfricanX is an experience which begins the moment you enter and lasts forever. It is an experience that rewards your body, mind and soul as you run for three days through one of the most beautiful, pristine areas of South Africa. The innovative and highly experienced AfricanX team dedicate their time and energy to ensure that the AfricanX is of the highest standard with the runners’ safety and needs at the forefront of all decisions. It is this, along with our high standard of excellence and professionalism, which guides us to set the entry fees as they are. Even though the AfricanX is the biggest multi day running stage race in the country, we have done our best to keep entry fees as low as possible and are still below the cost of similar mountain biking, and other adventure sports, events. We can assure you that the value you receive from the experience is far greater than the cost! We are completely transparent with the breakdown of the entry fee, which includes, amongst others, the following:

Entry into the most innovative, and most exciting running event in South Africa

A unique and beautiful running experience in pristine areas that are usually not accessible to runners

Land access and route rehabilitation

Set up of the race village, including entertainment, bar, meals area, massage, and more!

To reduce your carbon footprint cycling would be the best way to get to Houw Hoek Inn but we suggest that perhaps you drive and follow our directions!

Where is it?

40min from Cape Town international airport 20min from Somerset West 30 min from Caledon

From Cape Town and Cape Town International

Follow N2 past Somerset West and over Sir Lowrys Pass. Continue past Grabouw and onto the Houw Hoek Pass. Once descending down the pass, look out for the Houw Hoek Farm Stall and the Houw Hoek Inn will be on your left hand side. To view a map click here